Jaipur, Jan 2 || The cold spell in Rajasthan is set to intensify from Sunday, with night temperatures likely to drop to around 4 degrees Celsius in parts of Rajasthan, according to Radheshyam Sharma, Director of the Meteorological Centre, Jaipur.
He said a cold wave will grip the state, leading to a drop of 4 to 6 degrees Celsius in minimum temperatures across several regions.
Due to severe cold conditions, Anganwadi centres in Sri Ganganagar have been closed until January 10.
The district continues to experience intense cold, prompting the District Collector to declare holidays for Anganwadi centres from January 2 to January 10.
On Thursday, most cities recorded minimum temperatures above 10 degrees Celsius, though Sirohi reported the lowest at 7.2 degrees Celsius. Interestingly, in several cities, day and night temperatures were nearly the same, reflecting persistent cold conditions.
Sri Ganganagar recorded the lowest maximum temperature of the season, while Jaipur, Alwar, Bikaner, and Churu saw maximum temperatures remain below 20 degrees Celsius.